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LATEST UPDATE 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 Notification on 03 December, 2025 on its official website. A total of 20 Assistant Commandant (Executive) posts have been announced by the commission for the year 2026 recruitment. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2025 exam on March 08, 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES

The important dates for the UPSC CISF Assistant Commandant (Executive) LDCE 2026 as per the official UPSC exam calendar and notification. Admit cards are typically released about 1 week before the exam date.

Events	Dates
CISF AC EXE LDCE 2026 Notification Release Date	December 03, 2025
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 Application Form Release Date	December 03, 2025
CISF AC EXE LDCE 2025 Apply Online Last Date	December 23, 2025
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 Admit Card	To be updated soon
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 Exam Date	March 08, 2026
CISF AC EXE LDCE 2026 Result	To be updated soon

VACANCY DETAILED

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026 on 08th March 2026 to fill the posts of Assistant Commandant (Executive) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The examination will be held in New Delhi. A total of 20 vacancies are proposed to be filled through this examination.

Category	CISF AC (EXE) LDCE Vacancy
General	16
SC	03
ST	01
Total	20

SALARY STRUCTURE

For UPSC CISF Assistant Commandant (Executive) through LDCE (Departmental Exam), the salary structure is the same as a regular CISF AC because it is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted post.

Pay is as per 7th Pay Commission:

Pay Level: Level-10

Basic Pay: 56,100 per month

Pay Scale: 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500

Allowances (as applicable):

Dearness Allowance (DA)

House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Government Quarters

Transport Allowance (TA)

Uniform Allowance

Special Duty / Hard Area Allowance (if posted in such areas)

Medical facilities & other government benefits

Approximate In-Hand Salary (Initial):

Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month (depending on posting place and allowances)

Other benefits:

NPS Pension

LTC

Medical facilities for self & family

Official accommodation or HRA

Promotion up to Deputy Commandant, Commandant, DIG, IG, etc.

HOW TO APPLY

The application process is conducted in a hybrid mode, where candidates must first apply online through the UPSC portal and then submit a hard copy of the application to CISF for verification. All applicants are required to register again using the new Universal Registration Number (URN) system, as the previous One Time Registration (OTR) is no longer valid.

Step 1: Access the UPSC Online Application Portal

Visit the official website: https://upsconline.nic.in.

This portal has four main parts:

Account Creation: Create a new account if not already registered.

Universal Registration Number (URN): Generate a lifetime URN (register once; can be done anytime throughout the year).

Common Application Form (CAF): Fill in common details (personal, educational, etc.).

Exam Specific Form: Fill details specific to CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026.

Detailed instructions are available on the homepage and within each module. Read them carefully before starting.

Strongly recommended: Use Aadhaar Card as your Photo ID for seamless verification.

Step 2: Register and Generate URN (If Not Done)

Click on the registration link on the UPSC website.

Provide basic details like name, date of birth, email, mobile number, and Photo ID details.

Verify via OTP sent to your email/mobile.

Once registered, you’ll receive a unique URN. Note it down; it’s lifelong and used for all future UPSC applications.

If already registered, log in using URN and password.

Step 3: Fill the Common Application Form (CAF)

Fill in all required fields accurately:

Personal details (name, father’s name, DOB, gender, etc.).

Contact details (address, email, mobile).

Educational qualifications (graduation details from a recognized university).

Category (General/SC/ST; upload certificate if applicable).

Service details (CISF rank, years of service, etc.).

Other claims (e.g., NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate if possessed, as it’s desirable).

Upload scanned documents as prompted (e.g., photo, signature, ID proof, certificates).

Photo: Recent, clear, in JPG (20-300 KB).

Signature: In JPG (20-300 KB).

Ensure all information is correct; no changes allowed after submission.

Save and proceed.

Step 4: Fill the Exam Specific Form

After CAF, select the CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026 exam.

Provide exam-specific details, such as confirmation of eligibility (service record, etc.).

Upload any additional required documents (e.g., proof of service in CISF).

Review all entries in both the CAF and the Exam Specific Form.

Submit the online application. You’ll get a confirmation and application number.

Note: No additions/deletions/changes allowed post-submission in URN, CAF, or Exam Form.

Step 5: Print and Route Hard Copy for Verification

After online submission, print a hard copy of the filled application form.

Route it through the proper channel (your CISF unit/appropriate authority) for certification.

Send the certified hard copy along with necessary enclosures/certificates to:

Director General, Central Industrial Security Force, 13, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003.

Deadline: Must reach CISF by January 9, 2026.

CISF will verify eligibility (e.g., service record, punishments) and forward to UPSC.

UPSC’s decision on eligibility is final.

ADMIT CARD

The exam is scheduled for March 8, 2026, in New Delhi only. As per the official UPSC notice (dated December 3, 2025), the e-Admit Card will be issued to eligible candidates one week before the commencement of the examination (i.e., approximately from late February to early March 2026, around March 1, 2026 onwards). It will be made available only on the UPSC website for downloading—no physical admit card will be sent by post.

Step-by-Step Guide to Download the Admit Card

Visit the official UPSC website:www.upsc.gov.in
Click on“Admit Cards”on the homepage.
Select“E-Admit Card for Various Examinations”.
Find and click on“CISF Assistant Commandant (Executive) LDCE 2026”.
Choose any one option to log in:

By Registration ID, or

By Roll Number

Enter your Date of Birth and the Captcha code.
Click onSubmit.
Your admit card will appear on the screen.
Download it and take2–3 printoutsfor future use.

Important Points

Admit cards are released only inonline mode.
No admit card is sent by post.
Check all details carefully: Name, Roll No., Exam Centre, Date, and Time.
Carry avalid photo ID proofalong with the admit card to the exam centre.

EXAM RESULT

The UPSC CISF AC exam result is declared in PDF format on the official UPSC website. It contains the roll numbers of candidates qualified for the next stage of selection. Selection is based strictly on merit as per the prescribed cut-off.

Step-by-Step Guide to Download the Result

Visit the official UPSC website:www.upsc.gov.in
Go to the“Examination”section.
Click on“Written Results”.
Look for the link titled“CISF Assistant Commandant (Executive) LDCE 2026 Result”.
Click on the result PDF link.
The result will open in PDF format.
PressCtrl + Fand enter your Roll Number to check your result.
Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Important Notes:

The result is released only inPDF format.
No individual scorecard is issued at this stage.
UPSC does not send results by post or email.
Qualified candidates will be called for the next stage as per the official notice.

OVERVIEW

The full form of CISF is Central Industrial Security Force. CISF Assistant Commandant Executive Limited Departmental Competitive Exam is a national-level recruitment exam to fill the vacancies of Assistant Commandants (Executive) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). CISF is a unique organization in the paramilitary forces of India, which works to provide security cover to over 300 industrial units, government infrastructure projects, and facilities and establishments located all over India.

Particulars	Details
Exam Full Name	Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Assistant Commandants (Executive)
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Admission Purpose	To recruit Assistant Commandants (Executive) in CISF
Exam Level	National
Application Mode	Online
Exam Date	08 March 2026
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in/

SELECTION PROCESS

The process for CISF AC (EXE) LDCE typically includes the following stages (based on the official scheme and consistent patterns from UPSC notifications):

Written Examination (conducted by UPSC):

Paper I: General Ability and Intelligence + Professional Skill (Objective Type, 300 marks, 2.5 hours, 150 questions).

Part A: General Ability and Intelligence (150 marks, 75 questions) — covers logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, general awareness, etc.

Part B: Professional Skill (150 marks, 75 questions) — CISF-specific knowledge.

Paper II: Essay, Precis Writing, and Comprehension (100 marks, 2 hours). Essay can be in English or Hindi; Precis and Comprehension in English only.

Qualifying in nature for shortlisting to next stages.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) — Conducted by CISF (if applicable in the process; some sources indicate this for verification of standards).

Personality Test / Interview — By UPSC board (marks considered; NCC desirable qualification helps here).

Medical Examination — To confirm fitness as per prescribed standards.

Document Verification — Final stage before provisional appointment.

The final merit list is prepared based on written exam performance and Personality Test, subject to clearing physical/medical standards and document verification. The final selection may also be influenced by ongoing court cases (as noted in the rules).

EXAM SYLLABUS

The UPSC CISF AC (Assistant Commandant–Executive) syllabus is divided into two papers. Paper I (General Ability, Intelligence & Professional Skill) is an objective-type paper that tests reasoning ability, general science, current events, general awareness, and CISF-specific professional knowledge. Paper II is descriptive in nature and includes Essay, Precis Writing, and Comprehension, assessing writing skills, analytical ability, and understanding of topics such as national security, human rights, and related issues.

Recent syllabus updates reflect changes in laws, including BNSS, BNS, and BSA. The Professional Skill section of Paper I (Part B) is comprehensive and covers areas such as industrial security, fire safety, disaster management, VIP security, security of vital installations (DAE, Metro, etc.), use of technical and security gadgets, new criminal laws (BNSS, BNS, BSA), labour laws, and human rights.

Paper I

PART A General Ability and Intelligence

Name of Test	Topic	Weightage
PART A: General Ability and Intelligence	General Mental Ability: The questions will be designed to test the logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude including numerical ability and data interpretation.	75 Q
	General Science: The questions will be set to test general awareness, scientific temper, comprehension and appreciation of scientific phenomena of everyday observation including new areas of importance like Information Technology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science
	Current Events of National and International Importance: The questions will test the candidates’ awareness of current events of national and international importance in the broad areas of culture, music, arts, literature, sports, governance, societal and developmental issues, industry, business, globalisation and interplay among nations
	General Awareness: The questions shall aim to test candidates’ general awareness and would inter-alia include question to test basic knowledge of history of India, Indian and World Geography as well as Indian Polity and Economy

PART B Professional Skills

Name of Test	Topic	Weightage
PART B: Professional Skills	CISF related professional skills: Industrial Security, Industrial Safety and fire fighting, Disaster Management, Aviation Security, Crime and Intelligence-Espionage, Sabotage, Subversion, Perimeter Security, Security of vital installations-DAE, Metro Rail, Space, Use of Technical Gadgets-Alarm, detection, intrusion, Access control, fire safety, Bomb disposal, VIP Security, Internal Security and Election duties	75Q
	Law: Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Sections : 35-62 Arrest, 96-110 search and seizure, 148-151 unlawful assembly, 163 urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger, 168-172 preventive action of the police), Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections: 2(28) public servant, 14 – 44 General Exceptions, 112-113 Petty organized Crime, Terrorist Act, 152 Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, 171 Undue influence at elections, 189-197 Offences against public tranquility, 286-290 Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance, fire or combustible matter, explosive substance, machinery, pulling down repairing or constructing buildings etc, 304 Snatching, 303-307 Theft, 316-317 Criminal breach of trust, Stolen property, 324-328 Mischief, 329-334 Criminal Trespass, 351 Criminal Intimidation) , Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Sections:2(e) Evidence, 57 & 58 Primary Evidence and Secondary Evidence) , Labour Law (Industrial disputes Act, Employees Compensation Act, Trade Union Act); Other Criminal Offences (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967; Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; Information Technology Act 2000; Protection of Children against Sexual Offences Act, 2012), Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Constitution of India-Articles 19, 20, 21 and 22; Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993; The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013)
	Computer Skills and Awareness: Computer Security, Basic computer operations, Basic hardware and software.
	Service Rules and HR matters: CCA Rules, CISF Act and Rules, HR functions related to CISF

Paper II

Name of Test	Topic	Weightage
Essay	This paper shall test candidates’ ability to bring to for his/her ideas on the given essay topic, arrange them in a coherent, orderly, concise, understandable and lucid manner in effective and grammatically correct language free from spelling errors.	4 Q
Précis Writing and Comprehension	This shall test candidate’s ability to understand the given passages for précis-writing and comprehension and their skills to summarise the précis passage and reply to the short-answered questions on the comprehension passage.	4 Q

EXAM PATTERN

The exam pattern for CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2026 is outlined in the official notification and rules published by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The examination is conducted in multiple stages, and it is a limited departmental competitive exam restricted to eligible CISF personnel. Below is a comprehensive breakdown based on the provided document.

The written exam consists of two papers. Qualifying marks are set by UPSC at their discretion (minimum qualifying marks in each paper separately). Evaluation of Paper II (conventional) may be done only for those who qualify in Paper I (objective).

Paper I

Test Mode	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Objective Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test	Part A: General Ability and Intelligence	75 Q	150 Marks	150 Minutes
	Part B: Professional Skill	75 Q	150 Marks
	Total	150 Q	300 Marks

Paper II

Paper II shall be held as a Descriptive Type Offline Pen & paper-based test. It shall contain a total of 100 marks and is required to completed within 120 minutes.

Test Mode	Name of Test	Maximum Marks	Duration
Descriptive Type Offline Pen & Paper Based Test	Essay, Précis Writing and Comprehension	100 Marks	120 Minutes

Note – In this paper (Paper II) candidates will be allowed the option of writing the Essay Component in English or Hindi, but the medium of Précis Writing and Comprehension Components will be English only.

Mode of Examination

1. Paper-I of CISF AC(EXE) LDCE Examination shall be conducted as Offline Pen & Paper Based Test. Questions shall be Objective Type.

2. Paper-II of CISF AC(EXE) LDCE Examination shall be conducted as Offline Pen & Paper Based Test. Questions shall be Descriptive Type.

Medium of Examination

1. The Paper-I which involves Objective Type Questions, shall be set in English as well as Hindi.

2. This paper will involve Descriptive Type Questions in which the candidates will be given an option to write the Essay components in English or Hindi. But the medium of Comprehension Components, Précis Writing, and other communications/language skills will be English only.

Marking Scheme

There is no negative marking system in any of the CISF – AC (EXE) LDCE written tests.

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST

UPSC shall conduct a physical Efficiency test as per the criteria given below:

Criteria	Males	Females
100 Meters race	In 16 seconds	In 18 Seconds
800 Meters race	In 3 minutes 45 Seconds	In 4 minutes 45 Seconds
Long Jump	3.5 Meters (3 chances)	3.0 Meters (3 chances)

NOTE – These Tests will be only of qualifying nature and will not carry any marks. Failure even in one of these tests will amount to disqualification. Pregnancy at the time of PET will be a disqualification and pregnant female candidates will be rejected.

INTERVIEW / PERSONALITY TEST

Candidates, who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests {consisting of Detailed Medical Examination (DME) & Review Medical Examination (RME), if required}, will be called for the Interview/Personality Test to be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates, who are declared unfit during Detailed Medical Examination (DME) will be allowed to undergo Review Medical Examination (RME), provided they give their written consent by appending their signature on the intimation indicating the reasons for being unfit. The candidates who are declared medically fit in DME or RME will be called for Interview/Personality Test. The Interview/Personality Test will carry 200 marks.

The Interview/Personality Test would be conducted by a Board of competent and unbiased persons who will have before them a record of the candidates. The candidate will be asked questions both in his/her own field as well as matters of general interest to test his/her awareness and understanding. In broad terms, this will be an assessment of not only his/her mental calibre but also his/her social traits and integrity of character.

The Board would broadly assess the candidate inter-alia in the following:

1. Physical Make-up

(a) Appearance

(b) Bearing

2. General Intelligence, Aptitude and Interest

(a) Ability to perceive, analyse and present facts and situation.

(b) Work-related aptitudes, like discipline, empathy, etc.

3. Disposition

(a) Leadership, drive, determination, quick decision-making, etc.

(b) Self-reliance.

(d) Courage-moral and physical.

4. Behavioural aspect of personality

(a) Inter-personal relations with superiors and subordinates.

(b) Commitment to values, integrity, secular and national orientation.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates who are willing to apply for the CISF AC (EXECUTIVE) LDCE Examination are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The candidate’s eligibility for UPSC CISF AC Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:

1. UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: Nationality

2. UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: Age Limit & relaxation

3. UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: Educational Qualifications

4. UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: Physical Standards

5. UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: Medical Standards

6 UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: General Standards

7. UPSC CISF AC (EXE) LDCE: Number of Attempts

Nationality

Only a citizen of India will be eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxation

A candidate must not have attained the age of 35 years.

The upper age limit prescribed above shall be relaxable upto a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Schedule Caste or a Schedule Tribe.

Educational Qualification

1. The Educational Qualification for appearing in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination will be a Graduation from a recognized University.

2. Possession of NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate will be a desirable qualification. These desirable qualifications will be given consideration at the time of interview/Personality Test only.

3. The candidates should have completed 04 years of regular service in the rank of Sub. Inspector (GD)/Inspector(GD) including the period of basic training and should have clean record of service till issue of offer of appointment.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The minimum physical requirements for all the candidates (for all categories) are as follows:

Category	Males	Females
Height	165 cms (Gen & SC)	157 Cms (Gen & SC)
Height	162.5 cms (ST)	154 cms (ST)
Chest (unexpanded)	81 cms (with 5 cm minimum expansion)	Not applicable
Weight	Corresponding to height	Corresponding to height
Medical	SHAPE-1	SHAPE-1

PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET)

Category	Males	Females
100 Meters race	In 16 seconds	In 18 Seconds
800 Meters race	In 3 minutes 45 Seconds	In 4 minutes 45 Seconds
Long Jump	3.5 Meters(3 chances)	3.0 Meters(3 chances)

Note 1. These Tests will be only of qualifying nature and will not carry any marks. Failure even in one of these tests will amount to disqualification.

Note 2. A woman candidate, who as a result of tests is found to be pregnant of 12 weeks standing or over, shall be declared temporarily unfit and her appointment held in abeyance until the confinement is over. The vacancy against which a women candidate was selected should be kept reserved for her. She should be re-examined for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) six weeks after the date of confinement, subject to the production of the medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. If she is found fit she may be appointed to the post kept reserved for her and allow the benefit of seniority in accordance with the instructions of the government, as amended from time to time

MEDICAL STANDARDS

(a) Eye Sight

Vision	Better eye (Corrected vision)	Worse eye (Corrected vision)
Distant Vision	6/6 OR 6/9	6/12 OR 6/9
Near vision	JI (corrected)	J2 (corrected)

Note

1. The candidate should not have squint of any degree and should have high colour vision.

2. The candidate will be tested for colour vision by Ishahara’s test as well as Edridge-Green Lantern Test.

3. Eyes should be bright, clear with no abnormality/disease.

4. Movements of eyeballs should be full and free in all direction.

5. In every case of Myopia, fundus examination should be carried out, and the results should be recorded

6. Contact lenses or laser surgery is not allowed.

(b) Carrying angle

Carrying angle should not be more than 15^o for male and 20^o for female.

(c) Ear

1. Candidate should not have any degree of deafness or persistent ear discharge.

2. Candidate should not have any other condition (congenital or acquired) like atresia of the meatus, exostosis, neoplasm which is causing obstruction of ear passage and should not have history or recurrent earache, tinnitus and vertigo.

(d) Nose

Candidate should not have DNS, atrophic rhinitis, tubercular ulceration, chronic sinusitis

(e) Neck

Candidate should not have enlarged lymph nodes, thyroid or other swelling of neck, inability to extend the neck fully or any evidence of disease of spine or cervical vertebrae.

(f) Teeth

Candidate must possess sufficient number of sound teeth for efficient mastication. Candidate should not have severe pyorrhea.

(g) Venereal Disease

Candidate should not have active signs of clinical VD.

(h) Chronic skin diseases

Candidate should not have chronic skin diseases like Leprosy, chronic dermatitis, extensive Pityriasis Versicolor, psoriasis, SLE etc.

GENERAL STANDARDS

1. Speech should be without impediment i.e. no stammering

2. The candidate should not have any indication of chronic disease like TB, any type of arthritis, high blood pressure, Diabetes, Bronchial Asthma, any heart disease.

3. Candidate should not have perceptible and visible glandular swelling anywhere in the body.

4. Chest should be well-formed, devoid of any abnormality like flat chest, pigeon chest, with rickety rosary defects. Heart and lungs should be sound.

5. Limbs, hands and feet should be well-formed and fully developed and there shall be perfect motion of all joints.

6. Should not have any old/mal united fracture of bones

7. There should be free and perfect movements of all the joints.

8. Feet and toes should be well-formed.

9. Should not have congenital malformation or defects.

10. Should not bear traces of previous acute or chronic disease pointing to any impaired constitution.

11. Candidate should have no disease of the genito-urinary tract

12. Candidate should have no inguinal, scrotal swelling, any type of Hernia.

13. (Only for male) Both the testicles are in the scrotum and of normal size

14. The candidate must not have knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins

15.They must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.

16. Candidate should not suffer from TACHYCARDIA (more than 100 pulse rate per minute) or BRADYCARDIA (less than 50 per minute).

17. Candidate should not suffer from Hernia, hemorrhoids, condylomata prolapse rectum.

NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS

Every candidate appearing at the examination who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted three attempts at the examination.

IMPORTANT DATES

Events	Dates
CISF AC EXE LDCE 2026 Notification Release Date	December 03, 2025
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 Application Form Release Date	December 03, 2025
CISF AC EXE LDCE 2025 Apply Online Last Date	December 23, 2025
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 Admit Card	To be updated soon
CISF AC (EXE) LDCE 2026 Exam Date	March 08, 2026
CISF AC EXE LDCE 2026 Result	To be updated soon

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